There are dozens of speaking roles on HBO's "Game of Thrones," ranging from lords and ladies to handmaidens to small children. Even if you're well-versed in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novels, which are set in the fictional realm of Westeros and form the basis for the series, you might still need a scorecard to keep all the faces (and their various allegiances) straight. The series does, however, focus on a (relatively) small group of characters, similar to the way that chapters in Martin's books are told through the eyes of a single character. For those unfamiliar with Martin's novels -- or anyone who might need a little refresher -- here's a rundown of the primary characters in "Game of Thrones." -- Rick Porter and Terri Schwartz, Zap2it Related: All of Zap2it's 'Game of Thrones' coverage

There are dozens of speaking roles on HBO's "Game of Thrones," ranging from lords and ladies to handmaidens to small children. Even if you're well-versed in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novels, which are set in the fictional realm of Westeros and form the basis for the series, you might still need a scorecard to keep all the faces (and their various allegiances) straight. The series does, however, focus on a (relatively) small group of characters, similar to the way that chapters in Martin's books are told through the eyes of a single character. For those unfamiliar with Martin's novels -- or anyone who might need a little refresher -- here's a rundown of the primary characters in "Game of Thrones." -- Rick Porter and Terri Schwartz, Zap2it Related: All of Zap2it's 'Game of Thrones' coverage (HBO)

There are dozens of speaking roles on HBO's "Game of Thrones," ranging from lords and ladies to handmaidens to small children. Even if you're well-versed in George R.R. Martin's fantasy novels, which are set in the fictional realm of Westeros and form the basis for the series, you might still need a scorecard to keep all the faces (and their various allegiances) straight. The series does, however, focus on a (relatively) small group of characters, similar to the way that chapters in Martin's books are told through the eyes of a single character. For those unfamiliar with Martin's novels -- or anyone who might need a little refresher -- here's a rundown of the primary characters in "Game of Thrones." -- Rick Porter and Terri Schwartz, Zap2it Related: All of Zap2it's 'Game of Thrones' coverage